Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (Option) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center (Option) ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Automatic Transaxle Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control (Option) Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net (Option) Accessory Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Driver Information Center (Option) ii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Table of Contents (cont'd) Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Problems on the Road Section 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck iii
Owner's Manual
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Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR...
Vehicle Symbols These are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ix For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR...
Owner's Manual
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See Section 6 Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
See Section 6 Service Station Guide Battery See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Secondary Hood Release See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only, 87 Octane or higher.
Owner's Manual
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... . Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat. To make sure the seat is locked into place, release the lever and try to lower the front of the seat by holding the switch up the lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver's and passenger's seats: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat. 1-3 Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or rearward by holding the control to lower...
... . Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat. To make sure the seat is locked into place, release the lever and try to lower the front of the seat by holding the switch up the lever located on the outboard sides of both the driver's and passenger's seats: Front Control (A): Raise the front of the seat. 1-3 Center Control (B): Move the seat forward or rearward by holding the control to lower...
Owner's Manual
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... on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-13 2-23 2-25 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-36 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-42 2-43 2-47 2-48 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices Sliding Door Power Sliding Door (Option) Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK...
... on starting, shifting and braking. and what to do if you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-7 2-13 2-23 2-25 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-36 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-42 2-43 2-47 2-48 Keys Door Locks Keyless Entry System (Option) Multifunction Alarm Locks and Lighting Choices Sliding Door Power Sliding Door (Option) Liftgate Theft Content Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK...
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... remote keyless entry transmitter is armed. using either power door lock switch while any reason while the content theft-deterrent system is damaged, lost or if it has been programmed to run while in Mode 2; The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition when you lock the doors...
... remote keyless entry transmitter is armed. using either power door lock switch while any reason while the content theft-deterrent system is damaged, lost or if it has been programmed to run while in Mode 2; The content theft-deterrent system must be disarmed for any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition when you lock the doors...
Owner's Manual
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... longer armed. Try programming the content theft-deterrent to unlock the doors. If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to Mode 1. Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to unlock the doors. The security light will disarm when you may need to Mode 3. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works...
... longer armed. Try programming the content theft-deterrent to unlock the doors. If you continue to experience nuisance alarms, you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to Mode 1. Your PASS-Key III system operates on a radio frequency subject to unlock the doors. The security light will disarm when you may need to Mode 3. Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. It works...
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... the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will be programmed for the vehicle. When trying to the engine. Up to this system by other key, your vehicle. See your vehicle does start and the SECURITY message comes on, the key may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to 10 additional keys may be undamaged, try again. PASS-Key III uses a radio...
... the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will be programmed for the vehicle. When trying to the engine. Up to this system by other key, your vehicle. See your vehicle does start and the SECURITY message comes on, the key may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications to 10 additional keys may be undamaged, try again. PASS-Key III uses a radio...
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... is held in. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in tire traction can be dangerous on slippery roads. CAUTION: D Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you to cycle three more without keeping your vehicle is released, the wiper will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will continue to safely...
... is held in. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in tire traction can be dangerous on slippery roads. CAUTION: D Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, and you to cycle three more without keeping your vehicle is released, the wiper will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will continue to safely...
Owner's Manual
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.... When not in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. Accessory Power Outlets Power outlets can drain your battery. 2-82 Pull the cover down the tab to plug in use, always cover the rear outlet with any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps. NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlets: D Maximum load of the cover and put the cover in use, replace the cover.
.... When not in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. Accessory Power Outlets Power outlets can drain your battery. 2-82 Pull the cover down the tab to plug in use, always cover the rear outlet with any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps. NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlets: D Maximum load of the cover and put the cover in use, replace the cover.
Owner's Manual
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..., turn the temperature control knob to DEFOG. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in this section. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC system to the highest speed. To avoid re-fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather is only moderately warm or cool. For the best results, turn the mode knob to the BI-LEVEL setting and adjust the fan to warm the air. The air conditioner...
..., turn the temperature control knob to DEFOG. See "Engine Coolant Heater" in this section. To clear the fog, switch the HVAC system to the highest speed. To avoid re-fogging of the vehicle's windows when the weather is only moderately warm or cool. For the best results, turn the mode knob to the BI-LEVEL setting and adjust the fan to warm the air. The air conditioner...
Owner's Manual
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... send conditioned air to the rear of the vehicle, press the A/C button (the light will glow) to warm the defogger grid on the rear window and to turn the defogger off by turning off automatically after about five minutes. You can also turn on the heated outside , set the main climate control knob to LOWER, DEFOG or DEFROST, to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Rear Window...
... send conditioned air to the rear of the vehicle, press the A/C button (the light will glow) to warm the defogger grid on the rear window and to turn the defogger off by turning off automatically after about five minutes. You can also turn on the heated outside , set the main climate control knob to LOWER, DEFOG or DEFROST, to send air to the rear of the vehicle. Rear Window...
Owner's Manual
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... slack so you have a rear-most windows closed. You can cause unconsciousness or death. (See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.) To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: D Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your vehicle. Do not use RECIRCULATION because it becomes separated from the hitch. Because you can turn with your trailer weighs more than 1,000...
... slack so you have a rear-most windows closed. You can cause unconsciousness or death. (See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.) To maximize your safety when towing a trailer: D Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your vehicle. Do not use RECIRCULATION because it becomes separated from the hitch. Because you can turn with your trailer weighs more than 1,000...
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... overheat warning with no coolant, your vehicle can drive. Sometimes the engine can drive normally. The costly repairs would not be safe, drive slower for three minutes while you're parked. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in this for a minute or so: 1. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Just to be covered by your warranty. If...
... overheat warning with no coolant, your vehicle can drive. Sometimes the engine can drive normally. The costly repairs would not be safe, drive slower for three minutes while you're parked. See "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" in this for a minute or so: 1. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Just to be covered by your warranty. If...
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... 6-24 6-25 6-26 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-30 6-31 6-38 6-40 6-48 6-48 6-52 6-55 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-65 6-65 6-66 Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of your vehicle, and a part devoted...
... 6-24 6-25 6-26 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-30 6-31 6-38 6-40 6-48 6-48 6-52 6-55 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-57 6-65 6-65 6-66 Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Cleaning the Outside of your vehicle, and a part devoted...
Owner's Manual
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... the tire. That way your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or location of tires you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or...
... the tire. That way your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or location of tires you get new tires, get ones with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other damage that are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or...
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... MIRROR CRUISE PCM/CRANK PASS KEY PWR LOCK HTD MIRROR RH T/LP RR FOG LP CIGAR/DLC T/SIG PWR QTR VENT FRT WPR/WSHR Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch and Release Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Ignition Crank PASS-Key III System Body Control Module (BCM) Heated Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter and Data Link Connector (DLC) Turn Signal Switch Interior Lamp and Multifunction Switch (Power Vent Switch) Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor and Switch Fuses...
... MIRROR CRUISE PCM/CRANK PASS KEY PWR LOCK HTD MIRROR RH T/LP RR FOG LP CIGAR/DLC T/SIG PWR QTR VENT FRT WPR/WSHR Usage Steering Wheel Radio Control Switches (Illumination) Instrument Cluster to PRNDL Indicators Power Remote Control Mirror Switch Cruise Control Module, Switch and Release Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Ignition Crank PASS-Key III System Body Control Module (BCM) Heated Mirrors Not Used Not Used Cigarette Lighter and Data Link Connector (DLC) Turn Signal Switch Interior Lamp and Multifunction Switch (Power Vent Switch) Windshield Wiper/Washer Motor and Switch Fuses...
Owner's Manual
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.../WSHR Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch) LH HEADLP Not Used LOW Usage Module/Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solonoid Valve ELC Air Compressor and ELC Relay, Trailer Harness BCM BCM, Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module, Rear Windows Rear HVAC-A/C Control Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay HVAC/DIC/DRL Air Inlet Actuator, Driver HEATED SEAT...
.../WSHR Rear Window Wiper Motor, Rear Window Wiper/Washer and Multifunction Switch (Rear Window Wiper/Washer Switch) LH HEADLP Not Used LOW Usage Module/Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM) Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent Solonoid Valve ELC Air Compressor and ELC Relay, Trailer Harness BCM BCM, Electronic Brake Control Indicator Lamp Driver Module, Instrument Panel Cluster, Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module, Rear Windows Rear HVAC-A/C Control Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Relay HVAC/DIC/DRL Air Inlet Actuator, Driver HEATED SEAT...
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RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to assist in with your vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. 2000 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be...
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to assist in with your vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. 2000 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be...
